The Tally Ho Dog Show and Raceday Saturday 3rd May 2025
As 7am on Saturday morning 3rd May 2025 rang out loud and clear in our house, I crawled out of bed and thanked god for allowing me another day on this beautiful landscape of ours called the Emerald Isle. With the joys of spring in my heart, Mr Fox away on his summer holidays, the work in the field completed for another season, it was show time again on this side of our Island. 
Suddenly the seasons were telling me it was Tally Ho show time of the year again and time to get our Canine friends in the show ring and on the race course, for the start of the summer Dog show and Race Days schedule. 
Some of us have had joyous occasions in our families since the last showing season, and some of us may have had great sadness, as fate can throw all sorts of problems in the pathway of life. As we dusted ourselves down after our winter woes, Saturday was a day to leave all our cares of yesterday behind and head to Crumlin for  the Tally Ho  annual dog show and race day.  And what a days enjoyment with our loyal Canine friends that was.
The weather was beautiful, but tinged with an east wind that would cut you in two. As we approached the field, we could see very clearly there was very little parking space left. Each year this show grows bigger and better. Peter Morgan being the caring gentleman he is made sure he kept a parking space for the now 2 senior citizens and of which we were very grateful. 
By midday the field was full to capacity.  In the show rings there was a big turnout and a great mix of top quality dogs in all categories. 22 races and 28 children in child handling class.
As I moved around the rings, I met up with some old friends and some new ones too. Michael Reilly travelled up all the way from Tipperary. Yapper Hayes came up from Kilkenny and Stephanie O Connor and family and Mc Grath Family travelled up from Carlow.  All great doggie people and support every show and race day North and South of the border.
Stands were situated around the show ground. Paul Boyd with loads of canine supplies/ Alannah Harpur and her sister with some beautiful Tea Shirts and Mugs and Mary Kate Quinn was there with her amazing art work . What an interesting and talented lady to speak to. There was a burger stand on site and 4 toilets dotted all around the field.
Our children as usual were well cared for by the Tally Ho show organiser Peter Morgan, both in the ring and outside it. Two bouncy castles were on site and inside the ring were trophys, medals and big bags of sweets for every child. A real childrens paradise. Some sleepy we people on Saturday night.
Time waits for nobody. The moment had arrived after the long cold winter to get our Canine friends out of the field and into the show ring and on the Race course. 
Here are the Showing Results
Ladies Handling Class
Beverley Quinn with Billy
Gents Handling Class
John Williams with Lightening
Overall Show Champion Puppy
Sophie Leonard with Junior
Overall Champion Whippet
James Mullen with Max
Reserve
Vanessa Lynn with Louis
Overall Champion Lurcher
Lynzi Gardiner Magill with Milo
Reserve
Ged Donagh with Jess
Overall Champion Terrier
Ged Donagh with Spike
Reserve 
Abigail Mc Neil with Jax
Overall Champion Bully
Clive Mc Mullan with Rei, Rei
Overall Champion Working Strong Dog
Paula Beggs with Paco
*** All Ireland Champion Border Terrier
Anthony Harper with Buster
***Overall Champion and Best in Show
 Ged Donagh with Spike
 ***Reserve Overall Show Champion
Paula Beggs with Paco
****Also there was Peters Choice prize in each Ring
 Racing Results from the Pen of Joanna Relf Lee
Lurcher Pups – Robert Dunne with Spring
Whippet Pups – Sophie Leonard with  Junior
Whippet Dog – James Mullan with Toby
Whippet Bitch – Fred Gentle with Suzie
Under 21 – Rose McCoy with Arlo
Under 23 – Kirby Mc Kibben with Sheeba
Under 24 – Colin Tucker with Fletcher
Over 24 – Joyce Scott with Gus
Hairy Under – Rebecca Saunderson with Susan
Hairy over 24 (Mick the Miller) Errol Gardiner with Chase
Smooth over 24 (Master McGrath) Cliona Owens with King
Bull X Heavy – Joyce Scott with Mabel
Bull X light – Mason Thompson with Roxy
Terriers – Stephen Maxwell with Stig
And Finally, on behalf of the Tally Ho show may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day.
Childrens Handling Class : 
Margaret Mc Stay
Ladies and Gents Handling Class :
Susan Mc Cann 
Lurchers
Maurice Mc Dowell 
Terriers:
Matthew Lee
Whippets:
John Shaw
Working Strong Dogs :
Ryan O Neill
Bullies :
Liam Clinton
A special word of thanks to the Lee family, Matt, Matthew and Joanna for the most efficient way you carried out the racing schedule at the Tally Ho Show. Without you on Saturday the racing could not of proceeded. 
And finally to the helpers on the day, Conor Creagh, Ash Coyle, Kodi Coyle and Anthony Mc Dowell your contribution to the success of the show was invaluable and many thanks.
And Finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. I must not forget the man at the helm of this top show day. Peter Morgan your hospitality, excellent show and race day, magnificent trophies and prizes, your generosity  knows no bounds. I can honestly say our lives have been enriched with the excellent work and enjoyment you give to many families North and South of the border through your dog show on the day. 
Peter we all look forward to your shows as they brighten up our darkest days and brings us away from the trials and tribulations of life, if only for a day. Your show is a credit to you for a one man band, along with all the time and energy you put into them to give us all a great days enjoyment.
Thank you for your friendship over the years and please do not stop running your shows. Yours in Country Sports to we meet again, God Bless.
Margaret Mc Stay
   

My Dog Show List So Far for 2025
Up Dated : 04.05.2025   From : The Pen of Margaret Mc Stay   Sunday 25th May 2025 DWTC Traditional Dog Show, Co Armagh   Sunday 25th May 2025 West Wexford Harriers Annual Hound and Working Dog Show   Saturday 31st May 2025 In association with the Irish Draught Horse Society NI and Iveagh Fox Hounds There will be a Dog Show for : Working Terriers/Lurchers/Hounds and Pet Show, Saturday 31st May 25. For your Sat Navs: Churchview Boarding Kennels 25 Waringsford Road Banbridge Co Down BT32 4EH   Sunday 1st June 2025 Keep Er Lit Dog Show and Race Day, Co Antrim   Sunday 1st June 2025 Kilworth and Araglin Harriers Dog Show and Family Fun Day, Araglin Community Field,Araglin, Kilworth, Co Cork P61EC59   Sunday 15th June 25 KilkennyFoxhounds,Hound,Terrier,Lurcher and Pet show, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.( Full details later )   Saturday 21st June 25 Meath Foxhounds Club Dog Show Cortown,Kells,Co Meath A82 W7R7   Saturday 26th July 2025 The Burren Working Dog Show and Raceday, Greenan Road, Newry, Co Down BT34 2PT   Sunday 27th July 2025 Cork City and County Harriers Association Dog Show Cork, Co Cork   Saturday 2nd August 2025 Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions, Gilford, Co Down   Sunday 10th August 2025 IWTF Dog Show, Slane,Co Meath   Sunday 17th August 2025 Reserved for Show Organiser ( Full Details Later )   Sunday 24th August 2025 The Glenshane Dog Show and Race Day, Co Derry   Sunday 31st August 2025 The Mc Grath Racing Club Dog Show and Raceday, Co Carlow   Margaret Mc Stay    

The South Tyrone Fox Hounds Dog Show,Dungannon Co Tyrone, Saturday 17th May 2025
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES,  THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR BUT WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT YEAR SATURDAY 16th MAY 2026.
Margaret Mc Stay
   

My Dog Show List So Far for 2025 Up Dated 25.04.2025   From : The Pen of Margaret Mc Stay   Saturday 3rd May 2025 Tally Ho Working Dog Show and Raceday 76 Nutts Corner Rd, Crumlin, Co Antrim. BT29 4SJ This show is a qualifer for the 5 Nations Terrier/Lurcher/Whippets in Carlow Sunday 31st August 25   Sunday 4th May 2025 Rockview Harriers Annual Dog Show, Seven Houses Coursing Ground, Danesfort, Co Kilkenny R95 XD98   Saturday 17th May 2025 The South Tyrone Fox Hounds Dog Show,Dungannon Co Tyrone   Sunday 18th May 2025 Waterford Foxhounds Hunt Club Dog Show. Full details later   Sunday 25th May 2025 DWTC Traditional Dog Show, Co Armagh   Sunday 25th May 2025 West Wexford Harriers Annual Hound and Working Dog Show   Saturday 31st May 2025 In association with the Irish Draught Horse Society NI and Iveagh Fox Hounds There will be a Dog Show for : Working Terriers/Lurchers/Hounds and Pet Show, Saturday 31st May 25. For your Sat Navs: Churchview Boarding Kennels 25 Waringsford Road Banbridge Co Down BT32 4EH   Sunday 1st June 2025 Keep Er Lit Dog Show and Race Day, Co Antrim   Sunday 1st June 2025 Kilworth and Araglin Harriers Dog Show and Family Fun Day, Araglin Community Field,Araglin, Kilworth, Co Cork P61EC59   Sunday 15th June 25 KilkennyFoxhounds,Hound,Terrier,Lurcher and Pet show, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.( Full details later )   Saturday 21st June 25 Meath Foxhounds Club Dog Show Cortown,Kells,Co Meath A82 W7R7   Saturday 26th July 2025 The Burren Working Dog Show and Raceday, Greenan Road, Newry, Co Down BT34 2PT   Sunday 27th July 2025 Cork City and County Harriers Association Dog Show Cork, Co Cork   Saturday 2nd August 2025 Combined Clubs Dog Show and Northern Ireland Champion of Champions, Gilford, Co Down   Sunday 10th August 2025 IWTF Dog Show, Slane,Co Meath   Sunday 17th August 2025 Reserved for Show Organiser ( Full Details Later )   Sunday 24th August 2025 The Glenshane Dog Show and Race Day, Co Derry   Sunday 31st August 2025 The Mc Grath Racing Club Dog Show and Raceday, Co Carlow   Margaret Mc Stay

***AND NOW FOR THE BIG ONE***
PLEASE NOTE : This show is a qualifer for the 5 Nations Lurcher/Terrier /Whippets
SATURDAY 3RD MAY 2025 The Tally Ho Working Dog Show, and Raceday For Terriers / Lurchers /Whippets/ Strong dogs / Hounds / Greyhounds & Bullies, and lots of prizes for the Raffle, Bouncy Castle for Children, and a lot more on the day, will be held on : The 3rd of May 2025, 76 Nutts Corner Road Crumlin. County Antrim BT29 4SJ. Everyone Welcome   Margaret Mc Stay